Sunday, July 6, 2008

Shakespeare on the Green

Omaha has an amazing Shakespeare on the Green. This summer we went with our group to two different plays. Last Sunday evening we saw King Lear, depressing story! I wasn't going to go, but I do love my social life, so Den and I met up with everyone.

It's picnic time, too. We bring wine, cheese, bread, fruit, salad, crackers, all kinds of yummy food. Our friend lives nearby, so he went over and staked out the spot with tarps. We arrived about an hour and a half before the play to visit and eat. We bought the coolest low beach chairs. They recline, have a high back with a pillow, and a pocket in the back to store stuff. They will last us for many years of Shakespeare!

Last night we saw Much Ado About Nothing. It was the last performance for this season and the "green" was packed! This play was so fun. It's such a fun story and the audience clapped often. The actors engaged the audience directly a few times, making it even more fun. We love it that everyone gets together in the end. They even SANG the "Sigh no more" song from the movie. It was a great performance. We really enjoyed the company as well.

Will and Melissa hung out with us, sort of. Their chairs were beside our tarps, but we let them pretend we were far, far away! *smile* They did let me take their picture, though.

1 comment:

Emily said...

She's cute! I was looking at your pictures and had to get the family to show them Will's girl! They were all impressed! Jacob said, "Father William has a girl?!" :)